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Lol, I probably shouldn't make a build log, then change my build another 7 times. Anyway,

 

I have almost been influenced by someone to change my 4690K to a 4460 and get a better GPU. Seems smart now that I think of it. *shrugs shoulders and takes sip of coffee*.

 

I've been having tonnes of trouble picking the right graphics card though. There are just so many options. Basically as the title says, I want you to fill in the blanks of this part list (below) whilst keeping it under $1500 AUD. Don't change the case or HDD as they have already been ordered. Make sure it'll fit in with a white and black themed build. If you really need to change anything other than the blank parts feel free to do so.

 

http://au.pcpartpicker.com/p/wF3cvK

 

Build log if you'd like to follow it: http://linustechtips.com/main/topic/356527-noir/

 My Buyer’s Guide!   

Build:                                               

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K Cooler: Cryorig R1 Ultimate RAM: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB SSD: OCZ 100 ARC 240GB HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Graphics Card: Powercolor PCS+ R9 390 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro (White) Power Supply: EVGA G2 750W Monitor: LG 29UM67-P 29" 21:9 Freesync Sexiness Mouse: Razer Deathadder ChromKeyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Headset: Turtle Beach Ear Force XP400

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 My Buyer’s Guide!   

Build:                                               

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K Cooler: Cryorig R1 Ultimate RAM: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB SSD: OCZ 100 ARC 240GB HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Graphics Card: Powercolor PCS+ R9 390 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro (White) Power Supply: EVGA G2 750W Monitor: LG 29UM67-P 29" 21:9 Freesync Sexiness Mouse: Razer Deathadder ChromKeyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Headset: Turtle Beach Ear Force XP400

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What about an actual part list huh?

$26 over buget

 

 
CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($255.00 @ CPL Online) 
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.00 @ CPL Online) 
Video Card: Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE 3X Video Card  ($479.00 @ Centre Com) 
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  ($129.00 @ PCCaseGear) 
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0" Monitor  ($179.00 @ IJK) 
Total: $1526.00
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-02 17:37 AEST+1000
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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i5-4460 3.2GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($255.00 @ CPL Online)
Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition ATX LGA1150 Motherboard  ($189.00 @ CPL Online)
Memory: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory  ($95.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Kingston Fury 120GB 2.5"; Solid State Drive  ($82.00 @ Umart)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 1TB 3.5"; 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  (Purchased For $0.00)
Video Card: Gigabyte Radeon R9 290 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card  ($409.00 @ CPL Online)
Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro ATX Full Tower Case  (Purchased For $0.00)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($115.00 @ CPL Online)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($135.00 @ CPL Online)
Monitor: BenQ GL2460HM 60Hz 24.0"; Monitor  ($179.00 @ IJK)
Total: $1459.00
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-02 17:44 AEST+1000

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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SNIP

You don't need to add the OS to the cost.

 My Buyer’s Guide!   

Build:                                               

CPU: Intel Core i5 4690K Cooler: Cryorig R1 Ultimate RAM: Kingston Fury White Series 8GB SSD: OCZ 100 ARC 240GB HDD: Seagate Barracuda 1TB Motherboard: MSI Z97S SLI Krait Edition Graphics Card: Powercolor PCS+ R9 390 Case: Phanteks Enthoo Pro (White) Power Supply: EVGA G2 750W Monitor: LG 29UM67-P 29" 21:9 Freesync Sexiness Mouse: Razer Deathadder ChromKeyboard: Razer Blackwidow 2014 Headset: Turtle Beach Ear Force XP400

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You don't need to add the OS to the cost.

 

In which case one could go with a GTX 970 like the Gigabyte GeForce GTX 970 4GB WINDFORCE Video Card and a larger ssd, Kingston Fury 240GB 2.5" Solid State Drive.

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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